Exhibitors Herald (1926)

Record Details:

Title:
Exhibitors Herald
Date:
1926
Volume:
Exhibitors Herald (Jun-Sep 1926)
Leaf #:
000585
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema and Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Founded in 1915 by a Chicago printing company as a regional trade paper for Midwest exhibitors. In 1916, editor Martin Quigley bought out the owners, and over the next 15 years, he grew EXHIBITORS HERALD into one of the most important national, weekly trade papers in the film business. Quigley acquired MOTOGRAPHY in 1917 and MOVING PICTURE WORLD in 1927. In 1930, he acquired MOTION PICTURE NEWS and the new 'consolidated' publication became MOTION PICTURE HERALD. From the pulpit of his editorial page, Quigley preached the need to improve the motion picture industry and improve the quality of the films. He skillfully served as a mediator in disputes -- between distributors and exhibitors, between the film industry and the Catholic Church (Quigley was one of the architects of the Production Code). Quigley claimed that EXHIBITORS HERALD represented the 'independent exhibitor' and sections like 'What the Picture Did for Me?' certainly provided a forum for theater owners. But plenty of exhibitors viewed Quigley as a servant to the studios and large theater chains. In response, publications such as SHOWMEN'S TRADE REVIEW, INDEPENDENT EXHIBITORS FILM BULLETIN, HARRISON'S REPORTS, and BOX OFFICE were either formed or grew significantly in the years following Quigley's brief moment of consolidation in 1930. -- Eric Hoyt, 2014
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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July 24, 1926 EXHIBITORS HERALD 71 Serials RADIO DETECTIVE: Jack Daugherty — Starts off like a good serial. Am using the ten chapters in four weeks. Two reels. — P. G. Estee, S. T. theatre, Parker, S. D. — Small town patronage. THE RIDDLE RIDER: William DesmondIncreased my off night 100 per cent. It brings them back. — Geo. S. Wallace, Delco theatre, Potosi, Mo. — General patronage. Short Subjects EDUCATIONAL BABY BE GOOD : A good kid comedy. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. BACHELOR BABIES: There is a number of laughs and while it is not as good as some of the other kid comedies it is satisfactory. Two reels. — James Haworth, Rialto theatre, Ladysmith, B. C., Canada. — Small town patronage. CAREFUL PLEASE: Lloyd Hamilton— A good Lloyd comedy. Two reels. — Robert Kessler, Benn theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. — General patronage. FELIX ON THE FARM: Felix pleases the kids and the novelty of them makes a change which is enjoyed by the adults. One reel. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. FRAMED: Lloyd Hamilton — About the average Hamilton comedy. Two reels. — James Haworth, Rialto theatre, Ladysmith, B. C., Canada. — Small town patronage. HIS PRIVATE LIFE: Lupino Lane— One of the best comedies we ever played. This man is funny. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre, Greenville, Mich. — General patronage. LIVE COWARDS: A1 St. John— Here is a dandy comedy, one of the best of two reel eomedies. Two reels. — James Haworth, Rialto theatre, Ladysmith, B. C., Canada. — Small town patronage. MY STARS: Johnny Arthur — This was his best comedy to date, and then he had Virginia Vance to help him. Virginia, you may send me your photo. My address is 44 South Main Street. I am waiting for it. Two reels. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. PERFECT THIRTY-SIX: Fair comedy but nothing to rave over. — Marion F. Bodwell, Paramount theatre, Wyoming, 111. — General patronage. A SALTY SAP: Billy Dooley— A very fine comedy with the natural looking dumbbell bringing plenty of laughs from our crowds. — Two reels. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. TIME FLIES: Lupino Lane — A fair comedy. Two reels. — Robert Kessler, Benn theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. — General patronage. YES, YES, BABETTE: Bobby Vernon— Not much to this comedy. Very poor compared to some of his former comedies. He has made a lot better. Two reels. — C. A. Anglemire, Y. theatre, Nazareth, Pa. — General patronage. F. B. O. ADVENTURES OF MAZIE : Alberta Vaughn— No. 7. Good and pleased. Two reels. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre. Ransom, Kan. — Small town patronage. ALL OUT: Three Fat Men — These comedies with the heavy weights are a welcome change. Pleased. Two reels. — P. G. Estee, S. T. theatre, Parker, S. D. — Small town patronage. LOST AND FOUND: Dinky Doodle — A very clever little cartoon. One reel. — H. C. Mauler, Liberty theatre, Pleasanton,. Nebr. — Small town patronage. THE PACEMAKERS: Alberta Vaughn — Have just finished the twelve of these and they have been very good. — James Haworth, Rialto theatre, Ladysmith, B. C., Canada. — Small town patronage. SOLID IVORY: Hunky Dorry — If you have run any of F. B. O.’s “Pace Makers" then you have a comedy here that is just as good * condensed into one reel winding up with a boxing bout. I asked Pathe for their best one reeler and I wasn’t disappointed. One reel. — H. C. Mauler, Liberty theatre, Pleasanton, Nebr. — Small town patronage. THE TELEPHONE GIRL: Alberta Vaughn — Our people liked this for the first section. We believe they appreciate the absence of slapstick comedy. Two reels. — Giacoma Bros., Crystal theatre, Tombstone, Ariz. — -General patronage. FOX FOX NEWS: The best of all news reels. One Richard Barthelmess and Lois Moran in “Just Suppose,” an Inspiration picture for First National release. reel. — A. O. Lambert, Opera House, Montieella, Iowa. — General patronage. GRIEF IN BAGDAD: Monkey comedy — A little different. Monkey antics seemed to please, but would hardly rate it better than fair. Two reels. — Ross & Miller, Community theatre, Surprise, Nebr. — Small town patronage. GUEST OF HONOR: Earle Foxe— Just a fair comedy. Two reels. — Ross & Miller, Community theatre. Surprise, Nebr. — Small town patronage. HOUSE OF FLICKERS: Not much entertainment for your patrons because it’s all about a movie operation and what does the average movie fan know about the presentation of a movie in the operating room? Very good for your operator but just two reels of films to your patrons. Two reels. — H. C. Mauler, Liberty theatre, Pleasanton, Nebr. — Small town patronage. Arthur Rankin, Conway Tearle and Barbara Bedford are shown in “The Sporting Lover,” a First National production. PATHE AESOP’S FABLES: More laughs in a half reel of these than lots of two reel comedies, but don’t run them too often. Half reel. — H. C. Mauler, Liberty theatre, Pleasanton, Nebr. — Small town patronage. THE CANNON BALL EXPRESS: A very good comedy. Two reels. — Ross & Miller, Community theatre. Surprise, Nebr. — General patronage. THE POLAR FLIGHT: Special cast— I ran Chaplin in “Dog’s Life” with “Polar Flight” and made a little but certainly disappointed my people. Some told me they came to see and paid me to see the “Polar Flight” and not a one reel news stretched out to three reels. Look out for this one. It smells. “Dog's Life” is not so bad, but no very good comments on it either. Three reels. — F. Boeselager, Opera House, Hilbert, Wis. — General patronage. THE REEL VIRGINIAN: Ben Turpin— Just fair. Nothing to get excited about. Two reels. — Ross & Miller, Community theatre. Surprise, Nebr. — Small town patronage. STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN : Larry Semon — A Semon comedy but will please as it gets the laughs. — E. H. Brechler, Opera House, Fennimore, Wis. — General patronage. STRANDED: Century — Several good laughs in this slapstick. Two reels. — E. M. Biddle, Strand theatre, Paoli, Ind. — Small town patronage. SURE MIKE: A good one with lots of laughs. One reel. — E. M. Biddle, Strand theatre, Paoli, Ind. — Small town patronage. TAKE YOUR TIME: Ralph G raves — A fair comedy. Two reels. — Robert Kessler, Benn theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. — General patronage. WANDERING PAPAS: Clyde Cook— A very good comedy. Two reels. — Robert Kessler, Benn theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. — General patronage. UNIVERSAL BLUEBIRD COMEDY: Neely Edwards — Another good one. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre. Ransom, Kan. — Small town patronage. BUSTER’S NOSE DIVE: A lot better than the average comedy. Satisfactory. Two reels. — C. McDonough, Auditorium theatre, Libertyville. 111. — General patronage. FLYING WHEELS: Wanda Wiley — A good comedy. — Bert Silver, Silver Family theatre. Greenville. Mich. — General patronage. HOT DOG: Arthur Lake — Why Carl signed up this bird to make a lot more junk for next year is beyond me. One reel. — H. J. Eagan, American theatre, Wautoma, Wis. — Small town patronage. JIMMINY CRICKETS: Neely Edwards — Fair only. Poorest Bluebird I have used. One reel. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre, Ransom, Kan. — Small town patronage. JUST IN TIME: Wanda Wiley — A subject that seemed to have more of a story than, the average run of those Century’s. However, it is not very funny. — W. T. Davis & Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon, Wis.— General patronage. THE POLO KID: Eddie Gordon — Not much of a comedy although about the same as the other Century’s which we have used. Two reels.— W. T. Davis & Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon. Wis. — General patronage. MISCELLANEOUS SHOES: Just a fair comedy. Not many laughs. Two reels. — A. O. Lambert, Opera House, Monticello, Iowa. — General patronage. QUICK ON THE DRAW: Mustang — Nice little two-reel Western.— Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wis.— Small town patronage. A ROUGH PARTY: Constance Darling— Another Century that was fairly good. Quite funny at times. Two reels.^-W. T. Davis & Son, Rialto theatre, Sharon, Wis. — General patronage. A SWELL AFFAIR: Bluebird — Pretty good. One reel. — Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre. Neillsville, Wis. — Small town patronage. TOO MANY BABIES: Century— Seemed to bring forth quite a few laughs. Two reels. — Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville. Wis. — Small town patronage. TOO MUCH MOTHER-IN-LAW: CenturyAverage slapstick. Two reels. — E. M. Biddle, Strand theatre, Paoli, Ind. — Small town patronage. TOO MUCH WINDOW: Puffy— Here is a scream of a comedy. The best of any Century I have used. Two reels. — W. A. Doerschlag, Strand theatre. Ransom, Kans. — Small town patronage. WHERE’S MY BABY?: Neely Edwards— A few of the kids laughed at this. One reel. — Wm. E. Tragsdorf, Trags theatre, Neillsville, Wis. — Small town patronage.